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Financial Auditors and Accountants  (NOC 1111)
Winnipeg Region
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Financial auditors examine and analyze the accounting and financial records of individuals and establishments to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures. Accountants plan, organize and administer accounting systems for individuals and establishments. Articling students in accounting firms are included in this unit group. Financial auditors and accountants are employed by auditing and accounting firms throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.

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Financial auditors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Examine and analyze journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
  • Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve individual or establishment's accounting and management practices
  • Conduct field audits of businesses to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements
  • May supervise other auditors or professionals in charge of accounting within client's establishment.
Accountants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for an individual, department, company or other establishment
  • Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports
  • Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting and internal control procedures
  • Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records
  • Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice
  • May act as a trustee in bankruptcy proceedings
  • May supervise and train articling students, other accountants or administrative technicians.
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Outlook & Prospects for Financial Auditors and Accountants in Winnipeg Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Financial Auditors and Accountants in Winnipeg Region as well as in the rest of the Manitoba.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Winnipeg Region Good 2012-05-01

Employment prospects are good for Financial Auditors and Accountants. This is a relatively large occupational group in the area. This occupation is fairly insulated from changing economic conditions given the need for these professionals throughout all industry sectors.

Opportunities are especially good for those with a strong financial analysis background, with taxation expertise, and with international experience.

Accounting firms actively recruit at universities to fill junior job vacancies. Employment agencies are also a typical source used by employers. There is a continuing demand for accountants in Winnipeg.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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